Photos: One World Trade Center observation deck

The Port Authority shows off the observation deck on the 104-story skyscraper still under construction.

April 2, 2013 3:56 PM

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Visitors stand near the windows of the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Visitors stand near the windows of the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated ... more

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A view of Manhattan looking north as officials from the Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC., and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World Observatory site, the planned public observation deck under construction on the 100th floor of One World Trade Center April 2, 2013 in New York. less

A view of Manhattan looking north as officials from the Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC., and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World ... more

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A view of the top of One World Trade Center as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World Observatory site, the planned public observation deck under construction on the 100th floor of One World Trade Center April 2, 2013 in New York. less

A view of the top of One World Trade Center as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World ... more

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A view of One World Trade Center (R) as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World Observatory site, the planned public observation deck under construction on the 100th floor of One World Trade Center April 2, 2013 in New York. less

A view of One World Trade Center (R) as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World ... more

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A tug boat passes under the Brooklyn Bridge as seen from One World Trade Center as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media of the One World Observatory site, the planned public observation deck under construction on the 100th floor of One World Trade Center April 2, 2013 in New York. less

A tug boat passes under the Brooklyn Bridge as seen from One World Trade Center as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview ... more

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Members of the Port Authority Police stand near the windows in the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Members of the Port Authority Police stand near the windows in the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World ... more

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Manhattan is seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Manhattan is seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 ... more

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Manhattan is seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Manhattan is seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 ... more

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The Manhattan Bridge is seen from the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

The Manhattan Bridge is seen from the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated ... more

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Pedestrians cross the street in lower Manhattan as seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Pedestrians cross the street in lower Manhattan as seen from One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World ... more

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The Manhattan Bridge is seen from the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

The Manhattan Bridge is seen from the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated ... more

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One World Trade Center rises above the lower Manhattan skyline, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in New York. A pair of construction cranes on top of the tower are installing the spire that will make the 104-floor skyscraper the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. less

One World Trade Center rises above the lower Manhattan skyline, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in New York. A pair of construction cranes on top of the tower are installing the spire that will make the 104-floor ... more

Visitors stand near the windows of the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan, will open to the public in 2015 and will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. When completed, One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. less

Visitors stand near the windows of the One World Observatory from the 100th floor of One World Trade Center at the Ground Zero site on April 2, 2013 in New York City. One World Observatory, which is situated ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

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One World Trade Center emerges from the clouds in the night sky in a photo made from a passing airplane, Monday, March 12, 2013 in New York.

One World Trade Center emerges from the clouds in the night sky in a photo made from a passing airplane, Monday, March 12, 2013 in New York.

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